GFH Financial Group, a leading Bahraini group with interests in asset management and real estate sectors, has emerged as the sole bidder for the development and operation of the kingdom’s iconic Bahrain National Stadium located within Shaikh Isa Sports City in North Riffa.
Emaar Properties delivered a resilient performance during the first half of 2026, with revenue up 21% to AED23.9 billion ($6.5 billion), EBITDA up 24% to AED12.9 billion ($3.5 billion), and net profit before tax up 23% to AED12.8 billion ($3.5 billion).
LMD, an international real estate developer with major presence in the UAE, Egypt, Spain and Greece, has completed the handover of Marina Living, its 20-storey residential tower in Dubai Marina comprising 205 apartments with a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments.
Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8% in July from previous month to AED7 billion ($1.91 billion) with the number of deals up 25% hitting 9,376, said a report. The sales transactions covered 27.2 million sq ft in July, reflecting continued activity in the emirate's property market.
Saudi Arabia's Dar Al Majdiah Real Estate Company has entered into a deal with Alistithmar Real Estate Fund 9 to develop two residential towers at the Masar Destination in Makkah. The entire work will be completed within a 30-month period.
Solid market fundamentals and healthy occupier demand are strengthening the long-term prospects of UAE’s industrial sector, said real estate expert JLL. While the rapid pace of rental growth has begun to moderate, Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to maintain leasing momentum.
Saudi-based Hamad Mohammed Bin Saedan Real Estate has announced that it has awarded the construction contract for its prime project - HS Residences 2 - in Al Arid District in Riyadh. Spanning 6,030 sqm area, it features 60 modern residential units along with key amenities.
Abu Dhabi's luxury residential market is evolving as buyers place greater emphasis on long-term value, quality of design and the overall living experience, said leading developer Mered, highlighting continued activity across Abu Dhabi's established waterfront destinations.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains one of the world's most active real estate development markets, supported by robust non-oil economic growth, regulatory reforms and a multi-billion-dollar pipeline of infrastructure and property developments, said a leading property expert.
Dubai’s luxury real estate developers must treat wellness as the new baseline for how homes are designed and built, as global demand grows for healthier living environments. The next phase for the industry is collaboration rather than competition, said a leading UAE developer.
